2009 Group Health Commute Challenge
"Things I can't live without"

Below are the comments from people you have answered our question:

"What things can you not live without?"


Ponet from PSE Green Machines:

Delicious food  


Lisa from Green Chemistry:

waterproof pants and panniers 


Chris from Zig Zags:

h2o, o, food 


Rider #2 from Spoked Salmon:

tigers milk bars and lard 


Jay from Nordstrom Free Parking:

Carbon Fiber Baby! 


Rider #7 from Eco Cyclers Northwest:

Two spare inner tubes, pump, tire patch kit, brake cable, shifter cable, chain tool, adjustable wrench, wire cutter, three-socket tool, multi tool with hex wrenches and screw drivers, visibility vest, night lights, fenders, regular chain cleaning and White Lightning treatment, spare brake pads.... 


Uno from Finance Fab Five:

Mirror, rack and panniers,bell. 


Hipster from Bassetti Speed Bumps:

Carbs 


Don from Bassetti Botts Dots:

bike parking at work 


Corkster from The Chain Gang:

My wife, my family, my laptop, books, mental and physical challenges. 


RuffinIt from Ruff Rider:

Bike computer, lights, water bottle. 


Rider #5 from Kiss My Oncorhynchus:

Paniers 


Stacey from REI Greentastics:

Nathan - L.E.D. Cyclist’s Vest, neon yel/grey Shebeest - Boardrider Capri Black REI - Thermal Fitted Cap – One Size REI - Woodland Fleece Jacket - Women's REI Acumen - Womens One Size Black Pearl Izumi - Women’s Gavia Glove 


Erik from Team Daptiv:

Beer and peanut butter. 


Chris from Team Daptiv:

Perpuccino (Mocha Latte Perpetuem and Coffee) for the morning commute. 


Pavel from Random Stats:

Privacy. 


Tim from REI Adventures:

Water, heart rate monitor, more water 


Lesley from A time to ride:

Bike computer, water bottle, pannier. 


Natalie from Random Spokes:

My Joe! Family and Friends Exercise and Travel google 


Patty from Random Spokes:

running, lattes 


Doug from BlackRock Fun of Funs Cycling Team:

Helmet 


Orville from 0 Carbon Commuters AEI/Pivotal:

1.Chocolate 2.Seattle Public Library 3.My Wife, Son & Daughter In that order! 


Saimo from Esprit de Cozi:

Guacamole, sunshine, water and steep hills with lots of jumps and big berms. 


Eileen from Wheeler Dealers:

My ear warmers 


A,Derheim from VikingCyclistsofTheApocalypse:

COFFE WHEN I FINISH 


Safety Officer from Salute Your Bike Shorts:

Climbing, cycling, beer, and salmon burgers. Oh yeah, my wife too. 


Kevin from Velocipedians:

All you can eat buffets 


Sir Rides a Lot from HP Gears:

Football (off seasons suck) and my dry/sarcastic humor. 


Peter from 388.3472 KCLS v1 :

Mirror, bell, fenders,single left bootie 


Rider #6 from 388.3472 KCLS v2 :

Of course, I cannot live with this nice bike, I mean, whole thing. 


Alene from 388.3472 KCLS v1 :

bike, books, movies, chocolate 


Rider #6 from Team Mango:

Internet 


TC from F5 PowerCycles:

air 


Berg, B from Second Hand Socks:

Snow, sunshine, surf, oxygen  


Bikelock Rasta from Gene Riders in the Sky:

The same things that most guys can't live without. 


Ms. Sturgeon from Ballard Beavers Biking Bandits:

Chocolate 


Rider #5 from DB Cooper Search and Rescue Team:

water 


Rider #3 from cutters:

blinky headlight and tail light, helmet, asthma weezer and my 48 spoke "big boy" commuter rear wheel from aaron's. 


Liz from Stroke of Genius:

my bike, the wind in my hair, a helmet.  


Tom from A time to ride:

my bike and water 


Cucina Fresca from Lean and Green:

Good quality cycling shorts and wool socks. 


Kathleen from Bella Ciclistas:

Knee warmers! 


Tim from Cycle Cellars:

Front and rear lights 


Rider #2 from Boeing Bonzo Bikers:

Thudbuster, Brooks saddle, water bottle, Cannondale morphus jacket, izumi bike shoes. 


EED from Bookworms on Bikes:

Rain jacket & pants & shoe covers Granny gear 


Cart Crankers Captain from Costco Cart Crankers:

The Official King County Bicycle Map 


Park Pedalers, Team 2 from Park Pedalers, Team 2:

Pack on the back 


Hugo from Under Fed Anaerobians (Team UFA):

PT 


Kristina from ! Team Flat Tire:

Fenders, rack, fixed lights, and panniers 


Rider #2 from Arc Biker Ckicks:

Riding! 


Bruce from 2 wheels + no gas=class:

My headlight and a sense of humor. 


Julia from i haz gotten to werk by bicyclez:

hydration system 


Rider #5 from King County Council 3:

Bell and Seat Light 


Andrew from King County Council 2:

pinball, air, not necesarily in that order 


Greg from International Christian Cycling Club:

lifetime warranties! 


Bulk Bombers Captain from Bulk Bombers:

Arm Warmers. OR mits. Gu.  


Dave from Sellen's Re-Cyclers:

River and saddle time 


Yancy from Sellen's NO CO2 Commuters:

Fresh Air 


Bob from Sellen's Re-Cyclers:

Water and fuel when riding. 


Matt from Sellen's Spokes-People:

My OR tight fitting beanie that goes under my helmet. Clipless pedals 


Master from Totally Spoked:

lots of oxygen 


Mad Bomber from NetMotion Mobilitators:

Dihydrogen Monoxide 


Marlene from OSKA - Peloton2:

Panniers, Helmet, Bike Clips, Capri Pants. 


Rider #3 from Bookworms on Bikes:

My iPod 


Speedy Jim from Tegic Trundlers:

water and food. 


Christopher from Institute for Cycling Biologists:

rain gear 


Rider #6 from Jacques & Amore bldg1 Seattle Children's Res Inst.:

Bright Lights and tail lights 


Rider #2 from Jacques & Amore bldg1 Seattle Children's Res Inst.:

Bright Blinking Lights 


SueSo ridin to Work from SueSo ridin to Work:

lights!!! 


Tom D from Sludge Junkies:

Padded shorts! 


alter raleigh from all weather:

lights, reflectors, helmet with lights, all useful for training miles ridden between 4-6AM. 


Blue Steel from Pre-unemployeds:

Good friends and after today a comfortable seat. 


Jennifer from 388.3472 KCLS v1 :

Books, Music, Internet, Bike 


Josh from Central Cranky Commuters 1:

coffee, climbing 


Crank Jockey from Choose the Way:

bicycle 


h.regan from Montlake Bicycle Shop:

Sun (I live in the wrong place). My significant other. My pet bunny. Biking. Music and film. The news. Ice cream. Thai food. Soy-based meat substitutes.  


Rider #8 from Metrocenter Biker Beasts:

Cooking knives, music, friends, and my kayak 


Capt. Bovie from Children's Surgeons:

Back Pack 


Dave from CCCP2:

A helmet of course. 


Rider #3 from Group Health Zoom:

Ice Cream 


Rider Giacobbe from McKinstry Spoke Fitters:

My brain, cardio vascular system, etc.  


Rider #2 from NBBJ _Das Bike II:

chocolate. running. my slippers. 


High Viz from Parametric – The Brawn:

Helmet, chain tension 


BE from Seattle Children's Team Ortho:

my west highland terriers, lizzy and clada 


1FG from HOK:

Bike riding at least 4 times a week. My children Good friends Good Music Decline Magazine 


Art from Blue Wave Train:

Tool kit; klaxon; White Lightning lube; rack. 


M,Atkinson from A time to ride:

Waterproof paniers, pants, and jacket 


Paul from Local Express:

Soft shell jacket 


Bill from EPA - OWW & OEA:

my bikes, cyclometer, lights 


Daverator from Serious Vehicle Resisters:

Beer, Bikes and Brauts 


Wild Thang from B2K:

Awareness. 


Michael from Les Lanternes Rouges:

Selle Italia saddle, Nite Rider MiNewt headlight, Oakley M-Frame glasses, frame pump and spare tube, ... and of course my helmet 


Brady from Rear Derailleurs:

A really powerful headlamp 


Walter from Pike Place Peddlers:

lights, clipless pedals, paniers, anit-puncture tire liners 


Rider #5 from Bike for Mike II:

My 30 year old Nishiki. 


NO FEAR from Toxic Cycles of the Purple Sage:

elevation gain 


Howie from Rise & Ride:

good lighting 


Doris from Spacely's Sprockettes:

My husband of 42 years who goes halfway with me on my commute. 


Ivan from Mode Splitters:

Rear wheel fender. Bicycle helmet. My wife and children. Good strong coffee. Bagels. Oranges. Sunshine. Ultimate frisbee. 


Manitou from NBBJ - Built for comfort, not speed:

rear view mirror 


DP from Novara :

In random order: Coffee Bikes Dutch girls (specifically the one I married and our two daughters) 


Steve from Novara :

Clean air 


Rider #2 from Rapid Cyclers:

lights, rear mirror, patch kit,wrench and pump 


Rider #2 from 7late7:

Dark chocolate My family 


Nancy from EPA - Air, Waste and Waist Reduction:

reflective orange vest and polypro cap that fits under my helmet. 


Rider #5 from Central Cranky Commuters 3:

air, food, water, love, intellectual stimulation 


KD from Redmond Cyclepaths:

My daughter and my sweetie, water! 


Paul from Power to the Pedal:

comfortable bike 


Lance from Universal Flyers:

exercise, good food 


Rosa from Not by the grease of our chainy chain chain:

Tater-tots, beer and dark chocolate. 


VRC on her bike from Approach Marie:

My helmet, Water, Music, Sunshine and smiles 


mrdevon7 from Flying Screaming Monkeys:

Jesus, family and Rock and Roll 


Gonzo from ChrisButlerNeedsTrainingWheels:

disc brakes, bell, full face helmet, nite rider lite, pannier. good rain gear 


Chaz from Redmond Cyclepaths:

Front bike lights 


Marcel from We Are Traffic!:

Streamers.. Peewee Herman Deluxe autographed.. 3 ft long.  


Kneehurts from Masher:

rear view mirror, bell, rear rack and pannier, bike computer, front white light, rear red light. 


Rider #6 from Pier Pressure:

crack cocaine 


Wehling from PSE Paradigm Shifters:

Maranath roasted crunchy organic Peanut Butter on a variety of mediums, Novarra Rain coat, 36 spoke count Mavik back wheel spawn of Gary at Montlake Bicycle Shop, Boeshield T-9, dedicated laundry sink in corner of garage, Steve Krippner bike commuting mentor, PSE bike commuting colleagues.  


Harley D from Rusty Chain Gang VI:

My GPS watch, it keeps me motivated by showing where i've been, how far and how fast. 


Rider #7 from B2K:

My family, my dogs, books. On the bike -- the fenders and the cool, bright colors, a comfy seat, and the rear-view mirror. 


Nancy from Got Legs? Go Pedal!:

Good Chocolate, Tail winds on long rides! 


Penni from Shred Betties:

Silk long underwear for those chilly wet days! 


KD from Spokes for Brains:

lights box for luggage rack that eliminates hot backpack 


Steve Plancic from ZEN (Zero Emission Ninjas):

Lights, lights, lights. You can't have too many lights. 


A.Rising from Offset This!:

women, sleep, meat 


Doctor Honeybucket from ReCycle This:

My wife and kids.  


Junk Miler from [email protected]:

Fenders, lights, b.17, wool 


meganursula from meganursula:

Waterproof gloves, pannier 


Rider #3 from R3--REI Rolling Roadies:

cliff bars and a pint of ale in the seatpack 


Stealthy from ChrisButlerNeedsTrainingWheels:

bike shoes and pedals 


Marty from Local Express:

Flashing lights on my helmet 


Kathy from Sunshine vs. Rain:

Bike & Water 


Lisa from Nordstrom Asphalt Aces :

My Gloves 


Mark from The Green Rubinos:

A Helmet. Arm warmers and a beanie. Beer. 


El Capitan from DPD Team 1:

Beer and a good book 


Rider #3 from Beacon Hill International School:

water, food, sleep, energy, good health  


L,Quan from Baby Got Bike:

my winter bike shoe booties 


Bill from Bike Urge:

lights 


TeriB from PSE Daily Cyclotrons:

Bike Shorts Red Gore Bike Jacket 


Mr. Forbes from Turbo Sloths:

bicycling 


Rider #10 from The environmental and physical stimulus plan:

rear view helmet mirror, bell 


Tom from Under Fed Anaerobians (Team UFA):

A shower at my office! 


Jerry from SPU Chainring Gang:

lights (front and rear) fenders for the winter commute, friends to share the commute with! 


Rick from SPU Chainring Gang:

cookies 


Rider #8 from Milagro Gyroma :

bike computer 


RJ from PedPath Pedallers:

Lights and rain gear 


Rider #3 from Babes En Route:

My Taho shoes  


Porter from Biking for Brews:

Biking 


Eric from Group Health Research Roadies:

exercise, music, mountains, friends, family, work 


Rider #3 from Callison Carbon Eaters:

Bikes! Family! Fresh Air! My Doggie! 


DSteinke from KING and NWCN: On air and on the road:

Bicycling, a funny Terry Pratchett novel, my beautiful wife and son ... and beer. 


Mark from Paradigm Shifters:

Paniers, Fenders, Real good head light and flashy light on back 


David from Seattle Sea Monkeys:

Izumi "Super Toughness" track chain, Phil Wood cogs and lock rings, and Selle Anatomica Ostrich Titanico custom saddles. 


FastBack from Team Halibooty:

-panier bags, bike lights 


Capt Arrrhh-u-gonna-ride from Team Halibooty:

rack, paniers,  


RK from F5 Checksums:

IT Band stretches with a roller Some core workout cross training  


KM from F5 Lost Packets:

Disc Brakes 


RJ from F5 PowerCycles:

water 


Shannon from Bella Ciclistas:

My fabulous husband's spectacular coffee in the morning! 


Simon from Group Health Shifty Characters:

My Radio 


Team Captain from Group Health Shifty Characters:

Bike clips for greater control. 


VTSAlanC from A+Coasties:

A good bike lane and bike seat 


BE from Corson Gold:

bannanas 


Daniel Buker from Spingineers:

mountains 


Rider #6 from B-3's:

oxygen, water,nutritious food, exercise, sleep 


John from Honeywell Peddlers:

x-c skiing quality bike headlight neoprene overboots and waterproof gloves (winter commuting) 


Matt from trodemen:

Helmet. 


Khris from Cyclo-mates:

Food and water. 


Steve from Poseidon Pedalers:

Light & Motion ARC headlight 


KatiR from ~~<`///>< rRAGE 1~~:

Padded Knickers 


Capn-jo from SpinningWheels:

air, water, sunshine 


David from SpinningWheels:

Lights and I90 bikepath 


Robert from Easy Rider:

I gotta ride. 


Rider #5 from Redd Riders:

Coffee, good friends, the outdoors. 


von Schrader from Smackdown vs Raw:

food/ air/ water/ lovin 


Rider #9 from Sharks on Bikes:

My Louis Vuitton sidebags. 


Tom from VeloDynamics:

gloves, helmet, shoes, chamois & glasses. 


Metal Building Mike from Metal Building Mike:

Terry washcloth... especially on cold mornings. 


Sacha from Broken Spokes:

horses; water 


Dan from REI Adventures:

good shorts 


wORPed Capt from wORPed Riders 1:

Family, skiing, bicycling, golfing, swimming, and motorcycling.  


Glen from Honeywell Peddlers:

Helmet mirror Trunk bag 


Hermanator from Flow the Wong Way: Go with Gravity:

food and water 


Marie from Local Express:

Chamois Butt-r 


Rider #4 from Transportation 2 Go:

Bike Bag 


Hermey from Team Moonracer:

Starbucks Coffee a good back waxing 


Rider #2 from Krebs' Cyclers:

Wright Brothers Cycle 


JJ from F5 Encryptors:

spare tubes 


Rider #8 from Toxic Fish Avengers:

odometer with a temperature gauge 


Duane from NBBJ - Will Bike for Work:

Panniers 


Rider #3 from Team Moonracer:

Nature, Food 


Boss from Sprocket POWER!:

Coffee, FOOD, sleep 


Will from Fummerhuckers:

Food and water 


Power from Riders from Hale:

Sunshine.... 


Lindsey "Break Away" Heller from Keeping up with the Joneses:

IPOD 


Spandex Tod from Costco Spandex:

Raingear. Things I CAN live without: Rain. 


Rider #7 from GGLO1:

air, water, food 


Windbreaker from Pedalcrats:

ice-cream 


Aaron from portwheelers:

Air, Water, Wheels. 


Rider #3 from SHA's Asphalt Stimulus Package:

Bikes, running shoes, espresso, tools, solving other peoples problems, recreation, did I mention food? Food. 


Brian from V2:

Sleep, smiles and hugs.  


Carol from Bella Ciclistas:

Biking shoes, gloves, helmet, lights, glasses 


KBoard from KING and NWCN: On air and on the road:

my rides with my wife. Kim and I have lost over 115lbs together since we began riding bicycles in the winter and spring of 2006. All because I started commuting to work on my old schwinn. Last years Bike to Work month was a big part of the the fun that has us convinced that bikes can save the world. 


Scott from Spinning Linguists On Wheels:

80's Pop Music 


Team Onc from Team Onc:

Chocolate 


Bulk Bombers Bob from Bulk Bombers:

My bicycle and my seakayak 


Mike from Bothell Off-Rampers:

Gore-tex. Cycling glasses with clear lenses. Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires. Granola bars or bananas. 


CTRAnneT from Semper P:

A comfortable seat A good light Downhills A good riding buddy 


bgutman from A-Team:

Neoprene boot covers, gloves 


Gavin from SlowSpokes:

Please see Maslows' hierarchy of needs 


Sheila from FFD Bike to Work:

my Down Low Glow 


Barbara from Shower Cap Cruzers:

my dogs, working out, music, my boyfriend 


Captain Justice from Moving Veloations:

Fixies. 


Paul from Sludge Junkies:

internally geared hub 


Rider #6 from Late to Ride:

oxygen beer bikes kayaks iggy & the stooges 


GHC - ROC It Wheels from GHC - ROC It Wheels:

Coolmax tops, wool socks, windproof jacket or vest, heartrate monitor, Nuun tablets for my water + FOOD (Pro-Bars,yum)to fuel my ride home.  


Joe from Team PRR:

Air 


Rider #4 from Getty Gears:

Smoothies, sunshine and my boys. 


Rider #4 from SLU Sloggers:

Another cyclist in view to push my cadence 


Rider #5 from KCLS v3:

Xtracycle! 


Team Captain from Group Health - Health's Angels:

My wife, my 3 sons, my 7 dogs, savory food, Pink Martini CDs, decaf coffee, loud socks, big hair and the products that go with it, my lotion bar, lip balm, power tools (I love my sawzall) and Blue Moon beer. 


Gary from NanoCarbon Footprint:

bike lanes 


Justin from CS Contact Revolutions:

Rikku. Green Tea. Java.  


Rider #2 from Bookworms on Bikes:

Bike pants with insert 


Rider #7 from LWTC Tires of Fire II:

worms, sequoias, beer, art,all my Charles Kuralt books, and of course, my bike! 


Gold 5 from Team Extreme:

Arm warmers 


John from Circles on Ciorcles:

Running red lights. Playing mp3's of Fields of the Nephilim on the speaker of my Treo. Campy components. Hills. Heart Rate monitor. Carhart shorts with salt stains. The **nicest** helmet I can afford.  


Jeffrey from Wex On Wheels:

I'm not happy about having to give so much personal information here, and especially that I have to opt in to the "do not share" option below. "Do not share" should be the default. Do not put me on any mailing lists. Do not telephone or send me any mail, either postal or electronic, unless I specifically ask you to. 


Willie from Team Blibbet:

porridge 


Missy from TEAM SEANAC:

good bike pants 


iPedal from Team Halibooty:

chocolate, coffee, mountains (not necessarily in that order) 


Potbelly, Stick Legs from New Riders of the Blue Sage:

Water, amino acids, essential fatty acids. 


Jared from Doug's Whales:

Bike Polo, Coffee, and Bacon. 


Captain Brad from Group Health - Grant Cyclists:

My wife and child (soon to be children); my guitars; good, comfortable riding gear and street tires; a healthy amount of coffee houses and pubs on my favorite bike routes. :) 


Chris from Getty IMages FotoFinish:

fenders & side baskets 


Rider #5 from No Teacher Left Behind (the Steering Wheel):

Riding year round, due to weather and darkness. Rudeness of drivers causes me NOT to drive during the Winter months. 


Clay from UHF Riders:

Giant trunk box on the back of my bike, good for all my gear for the day plus ice and a 6-pack for the way home. 


Cappy from Loose Links:

Another new day 


Tom from LT Bike Your Drive:

Skiing, bikes, beer, my family 


Rider #7 from The environmental and physical stimulus plan:

The Olympic Mountains 


Rider #3 from Team Onc:

Chocolate Rainy Seattle days The purr of a cat 


Bunchy from Psyched to Cycle:

Padded bike shorts, clipless pedals, helmet and coffee 


Reo from Warehouse Rats:

multible bikes and friends to ride with 


Curt from Spin-gineers:

Beer and music 


Anaconda from The Holy Smackdown:

chocolate! 


Dutchess from Sprocket POWER!:

A Helmet (literally) 


MsAmy from Riders from Hale:

Mocha's, time with friends, sleep, family 


Kyle from ReCycle This:

Gore-Tex Socks 


Bret from Expeditors Team PCR:

my family my bicycle lubrication 


Mike from The YKKs - because we zip along:

good easy to use bar end mirrors, lycra, peddels and gloves...and of course the helmet! 


Carl from My Sore Fanny in Transit (MSFIT):

copious exercise, good beer, fresh air 


Princess Diana from No Boys Allowed:

My children, my chocolate. 


Captain May I? from Spokes People:

My bike.  


Rider #2 from EPA - Toxic Tailwinds:

my bell and extra bright headlight 


Ron Kleven from Ron Kleven:

rear view mirror, fenders 


Chris from The Chain Gang:

My road bike and my mountain bike 


Brakes Barb from High Flyers:

bell 


Barb from Under Fed Anaerobians (Team UFA):

headlight, heavy gloves, booties, warm clothes, cell phone 


Rider #5 from Rehab Riders 1:

My family, sunny days in Seattle, a good laugh, and my job! 


Night Rider from TriCyclens:

When biking I can't live without my rearview mirror, rear fender, grape flavored Propel, sugar babies, and someone to race. 


MOE from Spinnerz:

gud fud, a bipsycho, and freinds to share it with! 


Swopinator from Water Cyclers:

Rear view mirror 


Bike Law from Lost Bikes:

My bike. 


Sean from Team Microscan:

Disc Brakes, Full Suspension (when mtn biking), lights, lube. 


Sagor from Blazing Saddle Sores:

Left Hand Mirror on handlebar -AirZound bike horn, Fenders, Gloves and most important a helmet. 


Bob from Wazzu Rim Rollers:

Bacon Chocolate Kimchi 


Rider #2 from The Bellinghamsters:

My helmet and a rubber band for my pant leg 


JE from F5 Dropped Packets:

Setanta sports channel  


MC Wheelman from Pre-unemployeds:

Burley rain jacket 


Stephanie from Otak 2:

 


Forrest from Chasers:

neoprene booties for winter 


Rider #4 from TBD:

My wife 


David from EdCC Team:

rain gear! (and a dry towel when I get to work) 


John from LOBotomy:

sunglasses 


BG from Passing Gas:

My body. 


rider #5 from Hill Climbers:

cell phone/camera friends and family 


Rider #4 from Late to Ride:

Beer, Coffee, Laughter, Excercise, Play....no particular order. 


Rider #3 from EPA - Pollution Derailleurs:

Fresh air. Music. Playing disc. Oh, and Chocolate.  


Michael from BMGF8:

Tacos, guitars, my dogs. 


George from Herrera Dos:

Music, crisp mountain and lake views, truth. 


Peter from Bipedal Locomotors:

Scotch 


James from NBBJ – Columbus 1:

After-commute beer. 


Eric from NBBJ – Columbus 1:

air, water, food, iPod and sex - but not necessarily in that order 


Sarah from Group Health Research Roadies:

heart shaped motion-activated light on front wheel, my fabulous ortlieb waterproof backpack. 


Bloomin' Ejit from Bloomin' Ejit:

toe clips/shoes 


Dave from Zig Zags:

yo momma 


Capt Lace Face from Real Wheels:

Steel and disc brakes. 


Super Biker #8 from Super Bikers Rule Indefinite:

Dinotte taillight, Garmin Edge 305 w/ cadence, water 


Mike from VeloDynamics:

CLIF Shot Bloks 


Great Zorba from Handlebar Helmetheads:

sun, music, friends, family, oxygen.  


Alki Chica from Herrera Uno:

Lights! 


Bridge Rider No. 5 from AT&T; Team 4:

women 


Eric Michael from OR Slaves to the Pedal:

Wife, Dog, Scotch, Beer (in that order...well, almost) 


Musselman from Real Wheels:

Rear-view mirror 


Rider #4 from Gene Jockeys:

Santini Windstopper Jersey 


Keith David from OR Slaves to the Pedal:

icecream 


Mark from VikingCyclistsofTheApocalypse:

tire repair kit, and bike tools 


Data Domestiques Doug from Costco Data Domestiques:

Bike shorts, Clear lens sunglasses at night, MP3 player.  


Lori from Central Cranky Commuters 2:

My coffee in the morning 


Rider #4 from Eco-Cyclismo:

water, food, clothing, shelter 


Tim from Unico Three:

food and toys 


Rider #4 from SCHARP Cyclists:

My helmet (literally once), yarn and knitting needles, pets, Thai food, the occasional nip of good Scotch every once in a while... 


Mardy from Central Cranky Commuters 1:

Head light on my bike 


Rider #6 from Central Cranky Commuters 3:

laughing 


Andrea from Classmates chain-control:

Advair, Albuterol, and Odwalla Bars 


02Colnago from Revolutionists:

My helmet and gloves. 


Rider #5 from Revolutionists:

Mountains, snow, dirt a good workout and my honey 


Matt from 1500milesclub:

Rain gear, and lots of it. 


Eric 'Regularity' Wilson from SuRGe PDX-1:

Fenders and a light, panniers are a nice perk in the warmer months. 


Mark from trodemen:

FLASHER ON BACK, LIGHT ON FRONT, SONG IN MY HEART 


Rider #10 from The Crankset:

Side gate for bicycles on to the ferry. 


Juliet from YDrive?:

Music 


Damon from Photo Finish:

food, water and air 


Safety from Synapse Product Development #1:

My beautiful, beautiful bike. 


LJavier from KING and NWCN: On air and on the road:

Bike gloves 


Brian P. from Synapse Product Development #2:

Front suspension fork 


Rider #2 from Group Health Olympia Pill Rollers:

Mirror 


Tim from Cranking Chains:

Beer. 


Phlegm from Procrastinators:

Xtracycle: haul kids, groceries, bikes, lumber, chickens.  


Rider #2 from R3--REI Rolling Roadies:

Wedge pack with tube and patch kit. Pump. 


Rider #3 from REI Alderwood:

Snow, sun, music, fun. 


Saleigh from BEER (Bicycles Eliminating Ethanol at Raleigh):

My bike, beer, coffee! Is there anything else? 


Matt from BEER (sure, but this is the last one):

Food, Air, water and food. Riding my bike up hills. Running and biking with my fiance. My blue leisure suit(like in dumb and dumber) 


Rider #5 from Team Extreme:

bean enchiladas, and getting caught in the rain. 


Drew from Sharrow Minded:

Armadillo tires, Brooks saddle, Good Beer and Cheese 


Coleman from Team POV:

sunshine, 80+ degrees and a lake like glass. 


Kadow from Team POV:

speedometer, Starbucks Coffee 


Pamela from AHA! low-carbon, high-carb all-stars:

Bike gloves, sunglasses, Timbuktu bag, and a what's the big deal? additude. 


Philabuster from Massive Action Gears:

My wife and kids. 


Rider #4 from Group Health Leading Indicators:

My wife Pamela, rockabilly music, deep books, the Northwest Coast, new ideas. 


Craig from Bug Bashers:

My Bike 


Sprocket Rocket from Cyclopaths:

Exercise. A bicycle. Backpacking, fishing, and hunting equipment. Time to use it all. Oh yeah, my wonderful wife and kids too. 


Rider #4 from Tacoma Cycling SAPs:

Bike helmet 


Kevin from ICANHAZBIKE:

smooth brake cables, comfy frame, helmet visor, dry weather 


Jeff2 from Casey Cyclists:

Air 


Old Bianchi from Team Columbia:

my wife, our garden and the back country 


Rider #10 from Hank's Herd:

my bikes. all of them. all 6 of them. well, ok, i can't live without 4 of them.  


Rider #7 from Team Sleepy:

Nite Rider headlight and Speedplay frog pedals. 


Kristian from Beers 'n' Gears:

Oxygen, Water, Food 


Rider #4 from Team Sleepy:

BREAKFAST AND COFFEE 


commuting mom from mamacamuta:

smiles and laughs 


4EverLean from OldCarbon:

Many hundreds of blinkie things hanging off my bike bag. They give me courage to bike Airport Way. 


Jacob from PSE Green Machines:

Frame pump & extra tubes. 


Kristen from Ross Windbreakers:

sunshine and padded bike gloves 


Rider #3 from Edmonds Cyclopaths:

A good mt. bike ride. 


Gross G from Point B:

Water, my Boure rain jacket, lights in winter 


Rudy from Lawyers Guns and Money:

Music 


Rick from Areva Arevolution (Floor 1,5,6):

Helmet 


Rider #2 from GONE WHEELED:

My helmet and my lights!!! I ride home late at night, so lights are going to be my lifesaver. 


Rider #3 from Hank's Herd:

Bike computer, toe clips  


Ning from Dango 8 meh bebbeh!:

food,games 


Rider #7 from BEER (Bicycles Eliminating Ethanol at Raleigh):

Jesus, oxygen, food/water. 


Biker Bill from Biker Bill :

A quiet moment each day to thank God for all he has given me. 


Michael from Riff-RAF:

Air, water, food, wife and, of course, money (Livable atmospheric parameters like temperature and pressure are a given.)  


Rider #6 from Rolling Green Ecology:

A softer seat and lemonade. 


Rider #8 from Eco-Cyclismo:

free time 


Dman from Team Adobe:

my bike 


EuroLad from OldCarbon:

Love 


P.Pugliano from Offset This!:

My kid 


sherryi from IMBIRockets:

Don, sunshine, laughter 


Kenny G from DreamRiders:

Helmet, reflectors, tupperware 


Doug from A time to ride:

Bikes, Broads, Beer. 


Rider #3 from Real Dawgs Ride Bikes:

Coffee, beer, fly fishing 


Rider #10 from Dawg Slobber Strikes:

Coffee, beer, fly fishing 


J-Ron from nine hapless cubicles:

my bell 


Pete from Pike Place Peddlers:

Biking 


John from Nordstrom Super Sprockers:

My wife! My Bike! Lots of friends to chase down on the road! A cold beer on a Sunday after a fifty miler. 


Kevin from MicroSpokes:

bike. 


Kelly from Turd De Children's:

Books, sleep, friends, piano, and time for swimming. 


Jon from Sludge Junkies:

The wind in my hair and a song in my heart. 


Landin from COJK Intellectual Property Pedalers:

helmet, allen wrenches, flat tire repair kit 


laurav from Tortugals:

My Ironman riding gloves. 


Emily 'bookworm' Dawson from SuRGe PDX-1:

Fingerless gloves 


Karen from LT Bike Your Drive:

Carbon 


Batara from Flow the Wong Way: Go with Gravity:

Water and helmet 


WOOKIEPUSS from BEER (Bicycles Eliminating Ethanol at Raleigh):

Ipod, knickers, sunglasses, air, water, helmet, coffee, peanutbutter and of course beer. 


Shaye from Evergreen Bandits:

clipless pedals 


Big Dog from Road Dogs:

Michael Medved podcasts. 


PaulJ from ~~><\\\”> rRAGE 2~~:

Mescal...............yep, that is about it.... 


Rider #5 from Group Health Clinical Improvement and Pedalation:

olives 


SMM from CycloRoss:

arm warmers 


Rider #10 from Redd Riders:

Bike Computer 


Ben from TCS Bravo:

Violence, Sex, Profanity, and anything else that makes a great movie. 


Rider #3 from The Mighty Spokes:

Bright head light and flashing tail light 


Captain Mike from Seattle Sea Monkeys:

tool, tube and pump. 


Jacques from Tri2bike:

More than one bike 


Steve from 1500milesclub:

Raceblades fenders for those rainy days. 


SC from F5 Red Riders:

trunk pack; pump; bike light 


RL from F5 Accelerators:

My Bike 


Lianef from BMGF7 Rumble Seats:

Glasses to protect my eyes 


Greg from Expeditors Team PCR:

air, olive oil, garlic, wine 


Dan from Expeditors Team P.O.D.:

Coffee 


Rider #8 from Fish Taco's:

new comfy bicycle seat  


Eastside Marrie from AMITY TEAM:

MP3 player and water 


Rider #3 from Team Highspeed:

gloves 


Brad from Diesel:

Rain proof booties that go over my shoes.  


George from Honeywheels:

Food... 


Lynn from Shred Betties:

For commuting, for me - I love my mirror. It enables me to see what is going on behind me as well as in front of me.  


teresa from Rear-Enders:

saddle bag 


Rider #9 from Washed Outs:

Food. Air.  


Michael M from Rear-Enders:

Clean air, clean water, and chlorophyll. 


Linda the Great from Near Norse:

Bright clothing 


Cappie from Cyclodelics:

helmet and good lights  


Gem from Solid Ground Zoomerang:

my helmet and lights 


Rider #9 from Blazing Saddle Sores:

Padding, lights, computer with clock, cleats 


Rory from Team Jerkcx:

my bike 


Radlerin from Radlerin:

GloGloves, Blinky on helmet, Chrome Bags lightweight Shins, merino wool t-shirt, fenders, bell to warn peds. 


Rider #7 from SuRGe _S1:

Air in my tires. 


Iron Man from Toxic Cycles of the Purple Sage:

coffee when I'm done riding in the mornings! 


Deb from GS Green Machine:

oxygen 


Emily from GS Green Machine Too:

Clipless pedals, coffee (is my fuel), Helmet, Bike Gloves,  


Rider #6 from PSE Roanoak Rumrunners:

Good Shammy cream and clean water bottles 


Shannon from Team Jerkcx:

My helmet and my bike....I am simple. 


Robert from Human Racehorses:

Costco Products!  


John from T-Mobile - Product Pedalers:

Side View Mirror 


Todd from T&A; (Trend & Alerton):

At least one bike in working order at all times. 


Rider #2 from Tech Assist:

Air, Water, Food, Heat 


David from H.I. Rollers:

Cliff Bars, helmet, water... 


Old Peddler Orlando from AMITY TEAM:

Helmet, good seat/bicycle pants/shorts, gloves, lighting system, rain gear. 


POV Captain from Team POV:

Warm gloves in the morning. 


Chad from TCS Delta:

Ice cream, Pizza, Donuts, and women of questionable moral character.  


Fat cat from Street Cred:

Lights and fenders. 


Captain Bravo from TCS Bravo:

Dresden Files Novels, My Pug Starbuck, A Pub with a Good Pint of Guinness, Travel Plans to UK/Ireland, a Great Problem to Fix 


Sterling from TCS Delta:

A good seat! 


Artcyclista2 from ArtCycles:

Fat tires! 


Stefani from Apes on Board:

caramel, my kids, sunrises (yes, the lack of them is affecting me), water! 


Deb (rise) Kosel from Uphill both ways:

lights, tools, gortex, spare change, ID, cell phone, sun screen and water proof paniers. 


OGONB from Lost Bikes:

donuts! 


Mason from Shear Velocity:

High vis jacket 


Naeem from NanoCarbon Footprint:

gatorade after a long ride 


Apoorva from BMGF4:

Blueberries, NBA basketball, travel, friends, family, intelligent movies.. 


Dave M from Slow Ride:

Ibuprofen, chocolate chip cookies and my air compressor. 


RoosterTail from Adobe Cranksters:

Water, Food, Compassion 


Rider #3 from The Bellinghamsters:

need a new speedometer, mine broke 


Rider #5 from Dykeman Bike(wo)men:

Helmet mirror, odometer, map bag with tools. 


John Bennett from Velo-Raptors:

Aero Bars Hornless seat 


Richard from Expeditors Team C.O.B.:

clean air 


Nicole from WPZ: Uphill in All Directions:

The electric help my bicycle gives going up Freemont hill.  


Rider #8 from GGLO2:

Morning coffee 


GGLO2 ZT from GGLO2:

my bike 


Hurley H from The Crankset:

my biking knickers and flashing red lights. 


The Animal from Spinnerz2:

Fenders 


Jim from Team Sparky:

Extra inner tubes 


pspehar from Point, Click, Pedal:

Wheels, Tires, Tubes 


Julie D. Bartlett from Point, Click, Pedal:

Rain gear, showers, bike trails to work. 


El Capitan from Mountain Safety Riders:

My Rover, Chainsaws, Beer, Icecream 


Ben S from NOAA Grateful Benthos:

ipod; not while biking of course because that is stupid. 


mkimelberg from Popcycles:

Sliders and arm warmers 


Rider #5 from NBBJ _Das Bike II:

coffee and ice cream 


RC from F5 Tornados:

My family and the Florida Gators! 


Paul H from NOAA Grateful Benthos:

movies, friends, chocolate, pizza 


Rider #6 from Lawyers Guns and Money:

A long straight away.  


Rider #2 from Any PORT in a Storm:

helmet,paniers,head & tail light,rain jacket, glasses,gloves 


Chris from portwheelers:

My Bike of course! 


Rider #6 from Pirate Pedalers:

Not being able to ride my bike because it makes me feel so good.  


Matt from Beers 'n' Gears:

Clipless Pedals Helmets Brakes 


Ree Mack from The Original Axles of Evil:

Flashing lights and reflective tape! 


The Breaux from Mountain Safety Riders:

Brooks leather saddle 


Kpred from The Maven's:

my team captain 


The Bruce from Mountain Safety Riders:

never play chicken with metro.  


Randy from Pedalopterus cyclomaximus:

wool, panniers 


Doug H from NOAA Grateful Benthos:

coffee, air, water, food 


Pallet Peddlers Corky from Costco Pallet Peddlers:

Wife, grand kids, hiking boots, fly rod, mountian bike. 


Pallet Peddlers Jacqueline from Costco Pallet Peddlers:

cannot live without my bike and water. 


Spandex Jim from Costco Spandex:

spare tubes 


Anne from Less Motoring Now:

my blue sidi shoes! 


Joe from To Commute is Human - To Bike Divine:

Beer. Water is for ducks. 


Rider #7 from Wreckreation:

smiles 


Fred from Bellevue Bikers:

Mirror; Trip Computer; Good pump. 


Rider #7 from Late to Ride:

Naked cycling 


Darren from "The Cranks":

Guacamole, Alaskan Amber, clipless pedals, the fire department, Pizza.  


Eric F from Areva Arevolution (Floor 1,5,6):

Chocolate Coffee 


Rider #2 from LWTC Tires of Fire I:

Wool in every thing I wear in the winter. A bike that fits well 


P.Heidal from Offset This!:

Coffee 


KleinerD from The Spokes:

my green moss balls floating in a glass bowl 


Surly-Merckx from OldCarbon:

Bicycles 


Kelly from O'Brien & Co EcoAthletes:

Everyday I ride: Hot tea for me that'll be the perfect temp by the time I reach the office, and some corn for the stray rooster who hangs out along my route under the West Seattle Bridge 


Rider #7 from SCRI-mers:

Helmet 


marcus from redspin:

Helmet, Glasses, Mirror 


John from BHC Consultants:

chain grease on the calf 


Jesse from Sheet Metal Peddlers:

Fresh Air 


Jonathan from Sheet Metal Peddlers:

Donuts, brownies and cake  


Erick from Slow Ride:

helmet, patch kit 


Joan of Arc from No Boys Allowed:

Chocolate, of course. You had to ask? 


Martin from isi_cranky_testers:

Water bottle 


Kowboy Badasserson from Slingshot Engage:

The Spruce Goose, music, food, air, water. 


the other bennett from Team Extreme:

chocolate 


Galloping Gary from NBBJ- Recession Riders:

Air in my tires 


Col. Klenk from Costco Col Klenk's Krankers:

Lots of lights on my bike and back pack, my uber loud "Storm" Coast Guard approved REALLY loud whistle, Cliff bars, and Power Bars.... and my teddy (no NOT that kind of teddy! remove yer mind from the gutter! for-shame LOL!! ) Teddy is purple and fuzzy. :) 


Rider #5 from Turbo Sloths:

Neon yellow clothing Bike mirror 


Rider #8 from UWT team:

helmet, trunk bag, reflective tape, taillight, Boeshield T-9 Waterproof Lubricant  


Rider #3 from Cascadia Bikers:

my bicycle ruth's help on resource venture 


Tim 'BIG DOG' Evans from SuRGe PDX-2:

Lights! 


Heavy from Synapse Product Development #1:

water, rock! 


Sheri from Impulsive Pedalers:

Lungs, heart, brain, skeletal and muscular system. Pants clips (old school metal ones), rack, bungee cord. 


Kevin from KCTS 9:

food and water 


SS from Symetra Cyclists:

my wife, my parents and my bike 


Yankin's Mark from Costco Yankin Your Chain:

Running lights, trip computer, spare tube! 


Mr. Van Pool from VanPedals:

coffee 


Louis from FFD Bike to Work:

Love 


Quickdraw2 from Quickdraw:

Heart, brain, central nervous system 


Quickdraw from Quickdraw2:

Heart, brain, central nervous system 


Rob from Pike Place Peddlers:

Family Cardio Workouts 


Bicycle Chic-a from Zipcar:

Panniers for carrying my clothes, helmet, blinkie lights 


Needs more coffee from The Chandler Leaches:

Coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee and coffee. 


Bryan from Under the Tuscan Buns:

My bikes:-) 


NT from Almost Gas Free:

Food, air. 


Pedropolis from HOK:

wine, women & song 


Headwind Surfer from The Burke-Gilman Supremacy:

Fat guys in spandex...oh wait, you wanted things I *can't* live without 


Duracell from Qwest Cruisers:

Single Track. 


Courty from Redmond Cyclepaths:

1. Water 2. Oxygen 3. Thrill of the hunt 


KP from Team Tuna Head:

Coffee and sunshine! 


AE from Biking Dolphins:

gloves, ear covering,radio 


map from Team Onvia:

Lights 


Seattle_ray from Arctic Sun:

Michelin tires, these streets are rough! 


Lobo from SCHARP Cyclists:

Food Water Conversation 


Rider #7 from VArooom:

Thai food, chix 


Allison from Impulsive Pedalers:

My family Chocolate Spring 


Jim from Critical Edge:

Hat & Gloves, and my family 


Rusty Spokes from 10 Speeds of Suction!:

Sleep 


Jason from McKinstry Bicycle Dispatch:

Paniers, lights 


Mary from Central Cranky Commuters 2:

ski cap and waterproof bandana 


Big Tuna from No Shower - More Power:

the blues 


Joshua from Sellen's NO CO2 Commuters:

dirt 


Rider #4 from Eco Cyclers Northwest:

A big fat padded seat. 


Rider #3 from Ship of Fools:

food and oxygen 


On-A-Roll from Moore Ink. PR:

Cushy seat, rear-view mirror 


MorganW from HOK Washington, DC - Canal:

My family 


KenR from Shifty Sprockets:

Helmet, gloves, headlight, taillight, safety attitude. 


Greg from Green Machine:

Chipotle burritos 


Heath 'The Peddler' Snow from Parametric - The Brains:

iPhone, MacBook 


Loren from Not by the grease of our chainy chain chain:

Family, Surfing, Fishing, climbing 


Rider #8 from Anchor QEA – The Windbreakers:

Butter 


Rider #3 from Keep Peddling Uphill:

My wife and mountain biking 


Sharon from The Wheelie Good Times:

Mirror! 


RickG from Weyerhaeuser Carbon Cyclers:

Air, Water, Food, Shelter... 


Cindy from La Bicicleta :

Tea--black, strong, and unadulterated Glove liners and a thin fleece hat for cold days 


Courtney from Nordstrom Cranks:

Cheetos, sticky white rice, bobby pins, vitamin d supplements, sashimi, my stuffed frog toy, dental floss. 


Kathy from SlowSpokes:

Chocolate 


Toph Wedg from Street Cred:

peanut butter 


6MBC from Street Cred:

Coffee, Snap-On 


Patty from Peninsula College Faculty and Staff:

Water Bottle 


Whoa Nelly! from Major Taylor Love Fest:

My family, cheese, real ale, crusty bread, Salumi salami, Discraft 170g flying discs, unstructured time, morning ride 


Gwyneth from My Sore Fanny in Transit (MSFIT):

Gloves in winter 


I like boys! from PACERS:

Men...Men and Men 


Bruce from Gate Crashers:

GPS wristwatch. 


Le Rouleur from BEER (Bicycles Eliminating Ethanol at Raleigh):

Crepes, Vin, Escargot, Pays de Grenouille 


Rider #4 from Targeted Growth Biofueled:

algae 


Robin from Evergreen Horsepistol Posse:

Strawberries and Bicycles 


Sean from Darigold - the chocolate milk recovery team:

My Daughter. 


Headwinder from Mid Latitude Cyclones:

The occasional free cake/donuts/cookies at work. 


LowRider from Biocyclers:

Toe clips. 


TW from HOK Washington, DC - #3:

My Wyatt 


Deborah from Whitepages.com - Team Purple:

safety vest, blinking back light, mirror, commuter bag and of course, my helmet 


David from Whitepages.com - Team Purple:

riding fast 


Rider #4 - Nancy from PH&S; Holy Rollers:

chocolate and biking 


jack from Gang Green:

Sexy wife and El Camino 


Jay P from 10 Crankin' Bikes:

Mountain dew my dandelion puller down pillow a nicely tuned fast rear hub 


HundenMaster from Universal Flyers:

Snow & sand. 


downhillbothways from center of the universe cycling gang:

Burke-Gilman trail 


Rider #9 from Bookworms on Bikes:

My bicycles (all three). My beloved Seattle Public Libraries. 


Ariel from Team PRR:

My panier! 


Dr. Rick from The G.R.D's Georgetown Riders at Dorse:

good light, dry and warm cloths for winter, continental 4 season tires 


Len from QA Posties:

my kids, food, wine, and sun! 


Rider #6 from Recalcitrant Riders:

Disc brakes, panniers 


SteveD from Shifty Sprockets:

I can't live without my Lord, wife and kids. I need to know that I am making a positive difference. 


KR from Group Health Pedal Heads:

Muffins! 


Chris S from The Liberators!:

My bike gloves. 


Brian from Amgen - Come Back Kids:

Bell (not a horn), gloves, goggles 


Hal2001 from Going Coastal:

Margarita Shot Bloks 


Todd from Hearts N Sync:

My wife My kids Days on the bike 


JK from Nerd Motion:

Bibbed shorts 


Scott from The Store Developeloton:

coffee, beer and bikes 


Bill from The Store Developeloton:

The big blue 





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